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   Fas·ten

   /ˈfas(ə)n/

   

   verb

   • 1. close or do up securely: "the tunic was fastened with a row of gilt buttons" Similar boltlocksecuremake securemake fastchainsealbucklejoindo upconnectcouplecloseunitelinklace (up)knotbutton (up)zip (up)become closedclosedo upbutton (up)zip (up)Opposite unfastenunlockunfastenopenunfastenundo
   • ▪ be closed or done up in a particular manner: "a blue nightie that fastens down the back"
   • ▪ fix or hold in place: "she fastened her locket round her neck" Similar attachfixaffixclippintackstickbondOpposite unfastenremove
   • 2. single out (someone or something) and concentrate on them or it obsessively: "the critics fastened upon two sections of the report" Similar single outconcentrate onfocus onselectpick outfix onseize on
   • ▪ direct one's eyes, thoughts, etc. intently at: "his gaze was fastened on his daughter" Similar focusfixbe rivetedconcentratezero inzoom inbe brought to beardirect ataim atpoint atsingle outconcentrate onfocus onselectpick outfix onseize on

   Word Origin Old Englishfæstnian ‘make sure’, also ‘immobilize’, of West Germanic origin; related to fast1.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFASTEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to ( cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed: Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened. This shirt fastens at the back. fasten something on, together, etc. B2. to fix one thing to another: I fastened the sticker to the windshield. See more. Fewer examples.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfasten verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Check pronunciation: fasten. Definition of fasten verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › fastenFASTEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Fasten definition: to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.. See examples of FASTEN used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFASTEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1 day ago · fasten in American English. (ˈfæsən ; ˈfɑsən ) verb transitive. 1. to join (one thing to another); attach; connect. 2. to make fast or secure, as by locking, shutting, buttoning, etc.; fix firmly in place. 3. to hold, fix, or direct (the attention, gaze, etc.) steadily on something.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryfasten | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   to close or fix something together, or to become closed or fixed together: Fasten your seat belts. This dress fastens at the side. More examples. Please fasten your safety belt for take-off. She fastened the belt around her waist. His shirt was fastened at the neck with a pin. She fastened her blouse with shaking hands.

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › fastenfasten | meaning of fasten in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English fas‧ten /ˈfɑːsən $ ˈfæ-/ verb 1 clothes/bag etc (also fasten up) a) [ transitive] to join together the two sides of a coat, shirt, bag etc so that it is closed SYN do up OPP unfasten ‘I’m going now, ’ she said, fastening her coat.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › fastenFasten - definition of fasten by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To attach firmly to something else, as by pinning or nailing. 2. a. To make fast or secure: fastened the children into their car seats. b. To close or connect securely, as with a lock or other device: was unable to fasten the bulging suitcase. 3. To fix or direct steadily: fastened her gaze on the stranger. 4.